Infective endocarditis Flashcards
1
Q
Match the following endocarditis agent to these histories IVDUs Dental Valve surgery <2 months ago Colorectal cancer SLE
A
S. Aureus Strep viridans Staph epidermidis Strep bovis Libman sacks
2
Q
Who gets endocarditis prohylaxis
A
GI/GU procedures
3
Q
What is the initial blind therapy for endocarditis
A
Native: Amox +/- gent
MRSA/pen allergic/sepsis: Vanc + gent
Prosthetic: Vanc + rifampicin + gent
4
Q
Treatment for native valve staph
A
Flucloxicillin
5
Q
Treatment for prosthetic valve staph
A
Fluclox + rifamp + gent
6
Q
Treatment for strep
A
Benzylpenicillin
7
Q
When do you consider surgery for endocarditis
A
Valve or cardiac failure
Infections and abscesses
8
Q
For endocarditis, which valve is…
Most common
Most associated with IVDUs
A
Mitral valve
Tricuspid valve
